Though it can earn the Bard some cheers if they manage to survive the fight or heal their party members, it most often just involves the ever-increasing panic of the poor Bard. For Bards, being the last man standing in a combat situation often means desperately playing while internally screaming all the while. There’s nothing worse than having to watch the entire party go down while having nothing more than a flute and a dream. While some may enjoy it, Lawful Good characters might want to put a stop to it, which certainly provides a good opportunity for conflict in the party. Yet for other members of the party, watching zombies put to work performing alongside their resident Bard can be incredibly shocking. When Bards are putting on a live-action display of the “Thriller” music video, it can be as terrifying as it is hilarious. Well, that is until Bards manage to multiclass and pick up necromancy. There’s nothing more terrifying than coming across a necromantic Sorcerer. Of course, it can backfire, which is why it’s always funny to see a Bard set against a dragon. It helps that most Bards are incredibly charismatic, owing to their status as performers, which certainly makes it easier for them to flirt with whoever their target is at any given moment. Be it a serving woman, a nobleman, or even a giant fire-breathing dragon, Bards will always find a way to turn around a situation with a sweet tongue and a charming smile. There’s a pretty common stereotype among Bards that says that any character rolled as a Bard will always be flirtatious with anyone around them. Of course, it’s understandable why fans can make so many memes about Dungeons and Dragons spells when failures can be this funny.

Either way, the DM can come up with hilarious situations to explain the failure. Of course, it does mean that when the opponent succeeds in avoiding damage from the spell, it can be pretty funny when they ignore it.Įither the Bard’s jab wasn’t strong enough or the opponent simply doesn’t care enough. With many Bards relying on the Vicious Mockery spell to take on foes, they need to spit some sharp words to shock and hurt their opponents. Besides, Bards can be exceptionally powerful in 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons, so it does make sense for the class to have some drawbacks. While it can be frustrating for Rogues and Wizards who are trying to ensure stealth, it can lead to some pretty funny situations as the Bards break stealth. After all, their magic typically comes from playing instruments or screaming songs, and neither can be done very quietly. Though there are some great feats Bards can choose, none really account for making them particularly quiet. Where most other classes offer the opportunity for stealth, Bards aren’t exactly made for sneaking around cities or forests.

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